Can gingivitis be treated with Listerine?

Gingivitis is the earliest form of gum disease and is caused by the buildup of plaque on the teeth. For most patients, gingivitis can be prevented by establishing a complete and effective daily oral care routine and seeing your dentist regularly for a thorough professional tooth cleaning. read more

In the strict sense, no. Typically (not always) gingivitis is the gum’s reaction to the presence of foreign bodies and materials (Calculus and anaerobic bacteria in a form of plaque) under the gum. Antiseptics like Listerine or even chlorohexidine can kill some bacteria, but cannot remove calculus. read more

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is inflammation caused by bacterial growth in the mouth around the tooth and along the gum line. Unfortunately, this preventable disease can cause loss of teeth if not treated. read more

Clinical studies have shown that Listerine mouthwash can reduce gingivitis by 34 percent as it kills the bacteria that cause gingivitis within 30 seconds of contact. You should therefore consider using it few times a week, exactly according to the instructions mentioned on the bottle. read more